4TH ANNUAL STARTUP PITCH SHOWCASE & NETWORKING EXPO & MLK JR DAY BRUNCH

Welcome to the Polk Institute Foundations's 4th Annual Startup Pitch Showcase & Networking Expo, and Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day FOUNDERS & FUNDERS BRUNCH! Join us on Sat Jan 18 2025 at The Grand. (Long Beach, CA) for a day filled with innovative ideas, inspiring pitches, and delicious brunch. Network with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow your startup. See you there!

Why Join Us?

• Learn about how to take advantage of Polk Institute’s Tuition Free Business Education Resources
• Find out how you can level up your business skills and get your business funded
• Community Building & Networking with VCs, angel investors, and other entrepreneurs
• Business Skill Development
• Diverse Funding Opportunities

About the Polk Institute

At the Polk Institute, a Los Angeles-based 501c3 organization, we empower social entrepreneurs to achieve financial freedom and create a lasting legacy. Our mission is to equip innovators with the skills and knowledge needed to drive positive change and make a meaningful impact. We achieve this through our comprehensive online and in-person business education programs, designed to support the launch and growth of social entrepreneurship initiatives that address pressing global challenges. With a bold goal of launching 1,000 initiatives by 2032, we are committed to fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share our passion for creating a better world. Since our founding in 2020, we have successfully empowered entrepreneurs to launch their businesses and secure full funding, enabling them to pursue their dreams and turn their visions into reality. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment, and while we are open to anyone, we place a special focus on elevating and supporting black and brown, military, and women entrepreneurs, providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to thrive and make a lasting impact.

Our Startup Incubator is a dynamic and innovative hub dedicated to fostering corporate literacy, ethics, and a broad spectrum of educational disciplines. Our Accelerator offers specialized focus on team building, strategic development, and compliance education. Our Legacy Program addresses the nuanced needs of established businesses, offering a comprehensive focus on growth strategies, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), cross-border expansion, regulatory compliance, and divestment strategy. Through intensive workshops, personalized mentorship, and tailored resources, we guide entrepreneurs in building cohesive and effective teams, essential for sustainable growth and success.

Learn more at polkinstitute.org

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